Where does the Grand Circle Island Tour start & end?

This tour has two starting points, Waikiki on the south shore of the island and Ko Olina on the west side. Regardless of where you start, the tour will travel in a counterclockwise loop, ending where you began. Here are some of the popular spots you can explore on the tour! Byodo-In Japanese Temple Sunset Beach Banzai Pipeline Haleiwa Shark’s Cove Kahuku Shrimp trucks Kualoa Ranch Polynesian Cultural Center Waimea Valley Waimea Bay Dole Plantation For help planning your day check out our Oahu Grand Circle Island Tour suggested itinerary and here's everything you need to know before you go!

Can I join the Grand Circle Island tour along the route?

Yes! Feel free to join the tour along the route. If you don’t begin at one of the tour starting points you’ll miss a few stories, but you’ll still have a great experience.

What should I budget for the Grand Circle Island tour?

How much you spend truly depends on what you do along the tour route, but here’s a breakdown of some costs:Byodo-In only accepts credit card and contactless payments.$25.00/adult and $15.00/child per person: Waimea Valley entry$15.00 per person: Lunch$27.00/adult and $23.00/child per person: Dole Plantation — Train, Maze and Garden pass$6.00 per person: Dole Whip$4.00 per person: Pie at Ted’s Bakery or shave ice at Matsumoto’s

What should I pack for the Grand Circle Island tour?

Here’s our packing list for this tour. It may seem a little long, but remember, what you bring depends on the activities you choose to do for the day. SneakersHiking ClothesWater Bottle Bug Spray (for Waimea Valley)Towel Bathing Suit Sandals Sunscreen Sun Glasses and/or Hat Snacks Cash Car Charger *Very Important*Phone Mount

What are the hours of operation for stops on the Grand Circle Island tour?

Leonard's Bakery 5:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m, open daily Moanalua Gardens 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Green World Coffee 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. dailyDole Plantation 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., open daily North Shore Soap Factory Weekdays 10AM–4PM Saturday 8:30AM–4PM Sunday 11AM - 4PMMatsumoto Shave Ice 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, open daily Waimea Bay 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMHawaiian Temple - Pu'u o Mahuka Heiau 7AM–5:30PM DailyTed's Bakery 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM, open daily Kahuku Shrimp & Food Trucks 10AM–6PM dailyLaie Temple 9 AM to 9 PM dailyLaie Point 7AM–6:45 PM dailyPolynesian Cultural Center 12:45 PM – 9:00 PM, open Monday - Saturday, closed Sundays. Restaurant and Marketplace open at 11:00 AMKahana Bay 7AM–8PM DailyKualoa Ranch 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., open daily Byodo In - Japanese Temple 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., open daily

Can I take the Grand Circle Island tour in the opposite direction?

No, this tour can only be done counterclockwise. If you’re looking for a similar experience but want to travel clockwise around the island — starting your day on the North Shore — check out our Legendary North Shore Loop.

Grand Circle Island Tour

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About The Tour

Get an in-depth look at Oahu on the Grand Circle Island Tour!
You’ll travel the island stopping at world-renowned surf spots, historic sites, foodie towns, and the famous North Shore.

Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour!

•⁠ Watch surfers at Sunset Beach and Banzai Pipeline
•⁠ Hike to a waterfall at Waimea Valley
•⁠ Eat garlic shrimp in Kahuku and shave ice in Haleiwa
•⁠ Snorkel at Shark’s Cove (no sharks)
•⁠ Grab a Dole Whip at the Dole Plantation

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Waimea Valley - North Shore

La'ie Point

Byodo-In - Japanese Temple in Kaneohe

Tropical Nut Farms - Kaneohe

Kahana Bay - North Shore

La'ie Temple

Pounder's Beach - La'ie

Ehukai Beach (Banzai Pipeline) - North Shore

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BigkidTam
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So glad we were told of Shaka Guide Tours when we visited Oahu! So easy to use, directions were spot on, locations were all the popular ones & local treasures that you’d never find on your own. And you hear stories, legend, history, & location themed music while traveling between points of interest. (If for some reason you don’t want to hear anything but directions you have that choice. I’d recommend enjoying all that is included in your tour.) I have done all of the Shaka Guide’s Oahu tours every time I go visit my family that moved to Oahu, and love it each time! I’ve also done other locations that Shaka Guide has done, and all have been Grrreat! They are expanding to many other locations, & I’m very excited about that bc I’ve never experienced a travel tour like Shaka! 😎🤙

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15 Feb 2026

Such a fun way to explore somewhere new! We used it on Oahu and got to just relax and follow along on our drive. Gave us all the tips on places to eat and explore and even kept our little one engaged. Highly recommend!

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